Study on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Biopol-Jute Composite

Abstract

Abstract A Biopol-jute composite (BJC) was prepared using a hot-press treatment by reinforcing the Biopol polymer with hessian cloth (jute fabrics) placed in between the layers of Biopol polymer films. Both the tensile and bending strengths of the composite increased substantially, in comparison to the pure Biopol. Jute fabrics were treated with different additives to improve the composite properties. Among them, 2-ethyl hexyl acrylate (3%), γ-rnethacryloxypropyltrimethoxy silane (2%), and trimethoxy vinyl silane (0.5%) were found to be effective in enhancing tensile properties up to 80% with respect to Biopol. Mixed additives increased the tensile properties of the composites to some extent but not as much as the single additive did.